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Sierra Leone's Sierra Queens register first win in Mauritania Womens Cup
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Sierra Leone’s Sierra Queens register first win in Mauritania Women’s Cup

Sierra Queens celebrated their first victory in the ongoing WAFU A Women’s tournament, Group B, in Mauritania by defeating neighboring Guinea 3-1 in their second match.

This win has revitalized their chances of qualifying for the next round. Goalkeeper Hannah Juana was awarded the Woman of the Match for her outstanding performance.

Coach Malik Hassan Mansary said the team was calm ahead of their second match. After losing their first, they never wanted to lose the second, so there were a lot of technical decisions made to improve their results.

After suffering a 3-0 defeat to Gambia in their opening match, Sierra Leone turned their fortunes around with this impressive victory at the Cheikha Ould Boïdiya Stadium in Nouakchott, Mauritania.

They will play Senegal next on Monday in another important match to help them reach the knockout stages.

In Group A, Liberia and Mauritania ended their match in a 1-1 draw. on Saturday as Mali downed Guinea-Bissau 4-1.

In Group B, Senegal won their second game, thrashing The Gambia 6-0. They had previously won 2-1 against Guinea.

Guinea has lost two matches and is likely to be eliminated after their final group game against The Gambia on Monday.

Goalkeeper Hannah Juana was awarded the Woman of the Match for her outstanding performance.
Goalkeeper Hannah Juana was awarded the Woman of the Match for her outstanding performance.
Sierra Leone's Rodney Michael nets as Safa go top in Championship race
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Sierra Leone’s Rodney Michael nets as Safa go top in title race

On Saturday, Sierra Leone international Rodney Michael scored for his Lebanese top-flight club, Safa SC, as they maintained a strong 4-0 triumph against Al Hikima.

Safa SC chased its fourth championship in club history as Michel Melki, Batran I, Rodney Michael, and midfielder Khaled Takaji were
all on the score sheet.

This victory helps them to maintain their excellent results and strong ranking in the league table over the eighth round of matches of the championship.

As part of a reorganised framework in August 2024, Sierra Leone International signed a two-year agreement with the Lebanese top-tier, therefore setting the groundwork for its upcoming developmental initiative.

Career Partway…

He made his professional debut on June 19, 2021, and scored his first goal on June 30, 2021. On March 22, 2022, he was transferred to Indy Eleven in the USL Championship, but left after the 2022 season.

In February 2023, he signed with FK Mornar in the Montenegrin First League.

Sierra Leone U17 win to Revive AFCON qualification hopes
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Sierra Leone U17 win to Revive AFCON qualification hopes

On Saturday, Sierra Leone’s U17 team won their first match in the African Cup of Nations qualifiers, beating Mauritania 1-0 at the Stade Lat-Dior.

This win boosted their chances of qualifying after losing their first match in Group B. They have now played two matches and secured three points.

The team’s only goal came from striker Alie Ramadan Kabia in the 45+1 minute. His effort showed the team’s skill and determination, leading them to an important victory.

Alie Ramadan Kabia also earned the Man of the Match title for his outstanding performance against Mauritania.

In their opener, Sierra Leone lost 1-0 to Mali in the WAFU A U17 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tournament.

Sierra Leone’s final Group B contest will be against Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday at the Abdoulaye Wade Annex Stadium in Senegal in the race to the knockout stages of the competition.

This win boosted their chances of qualifying after losing their first match in Group B.
This win boosted their chances of qualifying after losing their first match in Group B.
The struggle AFCON 2025 place: Choose your favourite between Cote d'Ivoire vs Sierra Leone
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The struggle AFCON 2025 place: Choose your favourite between Cote d’Ivoire vs Sierra Leone

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire became a real football holiday and gave fans unforgettable emotions. Bright struggles and dramatic game endings will remain in the memory for a long time, while the hosts’ triumph showed how important it is to believe in yourself in the most challenging situations.

African teams are looking forward to the next competition in Morocco, which starts on December 21, 2025. Each squad has a chance to make history, but first, they must pass the qualifying stage.

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Les Elephants started the qualification in champion style, defeating Chad and Zambia 2-0. Forward Jean-Philippe Krasso scored three goals, and he could become a big problem for Sierra Leone’s defence.

The Leone Stars have not pleased their fans with a victory over a strong opponent and will try to surprise the best squad on the continent.

However, Cote d’Ivoire has never lost to Sierra Leone and is looking to extend their streak with a victory.

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Sierra Leone through U20 semis after win over Guinea-Bissau
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Sierra Leone through to U20 semis after win over Guinea-Bissau

In the AFCON U-20 WAFU A qualifiers at the SKD Annex Field in Monrovia, defender Nathaniel Jalloh scored a crucial 45th-minute goal, securing Sierra Leone U-20 a spot in the semifinals with a 1-0 victory over a struggling 10-man Guinea-Bissau team.

Guinea Bissau’s team, the Young Djourtous, had already been eliminated after losing their first two matches, but they played for pride in the last encounter.

Their situation worsened when they were reduced to 10 men following a red card in the second half.

As a result, Sierra Leone topped Group A with 7 points, followed by Guinea with 5 points.

A victory in the semifinals will ensure the Shooting Stars’ participation in the upcoming African Cup of Nations U-20 category.

The National U-20 Skipper, Sallieu Bah, was awarded Man of the Match for exceptional performance.

In a post-match conference, Sierra Leone U-20 Head Coach Mohamed Lamin Kamara expressed his confidence and trust in his team, emphasizing the importance of the upcoming semifinal match as a crucial moment for their AFCON U-20 aspirations.

“We are now focusing on our preparations for the semifinals,” Coach Kamara stated. “Our semifinal encounter is one of the most important matches for us, as it determines our hope to qualify for the AFCON U-20.”

The Shooting Stars are now gearing up for what promises to be a pivotal match in their journey.

The National U-20 Skipper, Sallieu Bah, was awarded Man of the Match for exceptional performance.
The National U-20 Skipper, Sallieu Bah, was awarded Man of the Match for exceptional performance.
CRB face tough task against Senegal's AS Douanes in CAF CL
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CRB face tough task against Senegal’s AS Douanes in CAF CL

Algerian giant needs to win and reverse their 1-0 loss to Senegal’s AS Douanes later today at the Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Belgaïd, Oran, Algeria.

After losing 1-0 in the first leg of the second round of the Champions League qualifiers at the Stade Mamadou Konaté, Chabab Riadhi Belouizdad is aiming to overturn the deficit and advance to the group stages of the top-tier inter-club competition.

The Senegalese champions hosted the first match in Bamako, Mali, as they do not have a stadium meeting CAF requirements in Dakar.

They surprised the Algerian giants with a late goal, securing a shock win with Charles Pitriopia’s 84th-minute strike.

It is expected to be a close contest between the teams in the race for the Champions League group stage.

Guinea's Syli Junior register first WAFU U20 win
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Guinea’s Syli Juniors register first WAFU U20 win

On Wednesday, Guinea’s U20 team, the Syli Juniors, defeated Guinea Bissau 3-1 in the WAFU A U20 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying tournament, showing their determination from the start.

After the Syli Juniors’ goalless draw against Sierra Leone last Sunday, today’s victory is crucial in their quest to advance to the knockout stages.

They have earned four points, while Liberia has three points and Sierra Leone has one point. Liberia will face Sierra Leone at 4 p.m. GMT today.

In Group B, defending champions Senegal defeated Mali 2-0 at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex on Monday.

The Senegalese team, which includes U17 African champions Yaya Diémé and Serigne Fallou Diouf, is aiming to defend their title in a challenging group that also includes Mauritania and Gambia.

The WAFU B U20 tournament will take place from September 15 to 30, 2024, and the two finalists will earn a spot in the 2025 TotalEnergies U20 Africa Cup of Nations.

CAF confirm CHAN Championship 2024 final tournament dates
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CAF confirm CHAN Championship 2024 tournament dates

After the recent CAF Executive Committee meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe confirmed the dates for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) final tournament.

Senegal is the current CHAN champion, having defeated hosts Algeria two years ago in Algiers. The competition is for players in their country’s domestic leagues.

The African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) 2024 will take place from February 1 to February 28, 2025. The first round of qualifiers is scheduled for the weekend of October 25-27, 2024.

CAF plans to host CHAN in East Africa and will provide details about the stadiums and other venues for the competition in the future.

Dr Motsepe visited some of the venues in Kenya and emphasized the need for everyone to work together quickly to ensure that all venues and facilities are ready for the competition.

Victor Osimhen makes debut as Galatasaray thrash Çaykur Rizespor
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Victor Osimhen makes debut as Galatasaray thrash Rizespor

On Saturday, Nigerian International Victor Osimhen made his debut in the fifth week of the Trendyol Super League as Galatasaray hosted Çaykur Rizespor at the RAMS Park.

The Cimbom won the match 5-0, with goals scored by Davinson Sanchez, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Gabriel Sara, Dries Mertens and Barış Alper Yılmaz.

Galatasaray, who have played one less match in the league, have won four out of four and increased their points to 12 while scoring 14 and conceding three goals.

Rizespor, who have four points, have conceded a combined ten goals against Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe.

The striker post-match, “I am very happy to be here. This is my first time in this city. We met with our fans. I am happy that we won by such a big margin in my first match. We want to continue like this and win every match.”

 

Striker Alhaji Kamara in line for CD Mafra Liga Portugal 2 debut
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Striker Alhaji Kamara in line for Mafra  Liga Portugal 2 debut

Sierra Leonean striker Alhaji Kamara, who is on loan to Portuguese club CD Mafra, could debut this weekend.

Kamara signed for Mafra from Norwegian side FC Midtjylland until the summer of 2025. The former Randers striker could make his debut on September 15 at home against Tondela.

Presently sixth on the log, Mafra host Tondela on Sunday at the Estádio Municipal de Mafra in search of a back-to-back win in the Portuguese Liga Portugal SABSEG and Kamara could be key to that if selected.

“The striker is the latest addition to the CD Mafra attack. Born on April 16, 1994, Kamara is from Sierra Leone and has an international career marked by spells in Sweden, Malaysia, the USA, Saudi Arabia and Moldova.

Over the last six years, the striker has played in the Danish leagues – and in the previous two seasons, he has played for FC Midtjylland, where he’s coming from on loan,” Mafra noted.